CF Industries · 22 hours ago
Lead Internal Auditor
Northbrook,Il
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $140K/yr
8+ years expCF Industries is a global leader in providing clean energy solutions. The Lead Internal Auditor will supervise the planning, execution, and reporting of operational audits, ensuring compliance with accounting practices and leading audit teams to improve operational efficiency.
AgricultureChemicalManufacturing
Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the Manager, Internal Audit, the incumbent ensures that CF Industries, subsidiaries, and departments adhere to proper accounting and financial reporting practices including compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and CF Industries accounting policies and procedures
Supervises Senior Auditors and Staff Auditors in planning moderate to complex audit engagements including areas to be reviewed and procedures to be performed
Reviews the relevance, reliability and integrity of financial and operating information and the means used to identify, measure, classify, and report such information
Leads the team in recommending improvements in procedures, systems and operational efficiency
Prepare written documents for auditees that summarize the findings of each audit. Works with Management to develop action plans that will address each audit finding
Reviews operations and programs to ascertain whether results are consistent with established objectives and goals and whether the operations or programs are being carried out as planned
Reviews the systems established to ensure compliance with those policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations that could have a significant impact on operations and reports and whether the organization is in compliance
Partners with external auditors to help reconcile discrepancies or support the external auditing function
Leads the follow-up evaluation and subsequent investigation (where applicable) of unusual patterns or trends identified through Data Analytics (DA) procedures
Provides Subject Matter Expertise to business partners in the area of risk and control as requested
Leads kick-off, update and closing meetings on assigned audits. Ensure that assigned audits are completed within agreed upon timelines in accordance with department methodology
Leads, directs and develops audit teams consisting of internal audit seniors, staff and co-source partners including administering/monitoring audit plans during engagements, review of work assignments, and identifying staff development needs
Performs audit testing and documents testing results and conclusions in a concise and complete manner within the Internal Audit software tool and in accordance with department methodology. In addition, provides coaching and feedback to seniors, staff and co-source partners on their audit test results and conclusions
Ensures that best practices and remediation action plans identified through the audit process have been implemented, where appropriate, throughout the company
Leads ad hoc appraisals, inspections, investigations, examinations or reviews at the request of the Manager or VP, Internal Audit
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or equivalent
Minimum of eight (8) years' experience in internal audit, public accounting, or equivalent
Certification or Advanced Degree Required: CPA, MBA, CISA, CIA
Excellent communication and people skills
Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience
Must interact well and be able to present audit results effectively to people at all levels of the organization including directors, general managers and officers
Keen problem solving and critical thinking skills required to effectively evaluate operational risks and controls and lead others in proper assessment and conclusions in this area
Knowledge and proficiency in Data Analytics is highly desirable
Knowledge of SAP is a plus
Reasonable proficiency with PC and related software
Benefits
Incentive program
Two medical plan options
Health savings plan with a company contribution and a match
Dental and vision benefits
Well-being incentive program
401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off programs
Flexible Work Arrangements
Company
CF Industries
At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$750M2025-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2005-08-11IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Bohn
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Ashraf Malik
Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Distribution
Recent News
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